Calman Colaiste (Kisimul Group) - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Calman Colaiste (Kisimul Group)
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Calman Colaiste (Kisimul Group)
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Thorney PE6 0TD
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Based on the inspection date: 18 October 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Policies and Procedures: Positive culture of safeguarding, managing risk well.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff trained well on autism spectrum disorders and safety awareness.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Bullying is rare; incidents are dealt with swiftly and seriously.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Frequent extracurricular activities help students stay active and curious.
Support for Sports/Arts: Access to adaptive yoga, nature walks, and swimming sessions.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Weekly swimming, equestrian visits, and arts projects enhance skills.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Students engage in community service at food banks.
Work Experience/Internships: Insufficient exposure to real-world experiences and work-related activities.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Increased community links; participated in Remembrance Day activity.
Work Experience/Internships: Volunteering at local food bank aids skill development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations of behaviour; students learn effective self-regulation strategies.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Personalized learning targets address individual barriers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners build confidence through community interactions.
Academic Performance: Most students develop skills in literacy and numeracy; some achieve qualifications.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers frequently review progress; recent overhaul improved assessment accuracy.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Tailored lessons and communication strategies enable independence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Frequent monitoring ensures ambitious teaching strategies.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching varies; new staff use specialist training well for student engagement.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Effective progress where teaching is carefully planned.
Strengths/Challenges: New teachers, some inexperience; good-quality in-class support from experienced assistants.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality of teaching varies; need better planning and sequencing of lessons.
Updating Resources: Recent introduction of core reading lessons increased interest.
School Culture and Ethos: Safe, inclusive environment; students feel cared for and develop independence.
Career Advice and Guidance: Work-related curriculum includes 'Farm to Fork' program and local foodbank volunteering.
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Calman Colaiste (Kisimul Group) is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
from age 16-25 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Other Types | Other Types |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 16-25 | 16-25 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |